Netherworld Retrograde

Chapter 293: Chapter 137: Farewell

Facing a scowling woman in a black dress not far away, Li Yelai, who had just been about to find some food, was somewhat surprised.

He was unclear how he had offended this stranger.

Could it be that he looked very similar to her enemy?

Li Yelai retreated behind Jing Lin and asked, ”What’s going on here? Who is she?”

Seeing this, Jing Lin also slightly frowned and then nodded to the woman in the black dress, as if to say hello. He then lowered his voice and responded, ”She’s my great aunt, Jing Jing.”

”Great aunt? Your grandfather’s sister?” Li Yelai exclaimed in shock. ”I thought she was your peer.”

After all, the woman in the black dress only seemed to be in her thirties, not much older than Jing Lin.

”She is my grandfather’s half-sister. However, her talent is strong, and she had achieved Sixth Sense at a young age, which is why she appears younger. Also, she is quite radical and doesn’t get along well with the younger generation. I don’t know much else about her,” Jing Lin responded. ”After the Disaster Fog emerged, our main family sent some people over to assist, and it was this elder who led the team.”

”It seems like she has quite a grudge against me,” Li Yelai asked. ”What’s the matter?”

”She probably isn’t aware of your abilities. We wouldn’t share that kind of information with people from other branches, and... it must be the first time she has seen you,” Jing Lin replied, somewhat puzzled. ”Perhaps... you resemble someone she despises? Or maybe an ex-boyfriend or something?”

Meanwhile, in Jing Jing’s unkind gaze, upon learning that Li Yelai’s mother was Jing Lian, her animosity towards Li Yelai was hard to conceal.

In her view, that woman was the most likely candidate to birth the Divine Son, a being of immense significance.

Eventually, even the King of the Forbidden Zone in the Immortal Ruins would not dare act rashly in front of the Jing Family.

Yet, she had forsaken all that honor and power. Instead, she ran off with a stranger and gave birth to two mediocre children here.

Indeed, in Jing Jing’s eyes, Li Yelai—currently at Third Awakening—was very mediocre.

After all, heirs of the Jing Family were meant to marry within the Spiritual Ability Families or those with supernatural talents.

This way, it ensured a high probability of the offspring becoming Spiritual Ability Users.

But that woman ran off with an unknown Scavenger, desecrating the Jing Family’s bloodline power and squandering the gifted lineage!

In her view, before Li Yelai had become a Spiritual Ability User, he failed to receive the Jing Family’s heritage, and the power hidden in his bloodline was completely wasted.

Even after becoming a Spiritual Ability User, he wasn’t nurtured by the family resources, which must have resulted in scattered and chaotic abilities.

Although the Jing Family suffered a curse, it could be countered with Magic Potions and abilities once a High-level Perception was reached.

A mere Third Awakening Spiritual Ability User—how could that be sufficient? Inside the Jing Family, Third Awakening users were plenty. But for him, that marked the end of progress!

Waste, misfit! To forsake the Divine Son for such trash and an outcast?

Was there any comparison at all?

It was simply foolishness!

This made Jing Jing both despise and hate Li Yelai.

She believed the child meant to be born should have been the Divine Son who could bring limitless benefits and power to the family, not this Third Awakening...

Her radical nature even made her want to eliminate this stain on the family’s bloodline.

Of course, this was only a thought in her mind.

As a Sixth-Sense Spiritual Ability User, the moment Jing Jing arrived, she became the center of attention.

Cheese approached with two drinks in hand and appeared beside Li Yelai.

Several strangers like Ye Boshou also suddenly showed interest in the steak next to Li Yelai.

At a distance, a captain from headquarters, discussing investment in rebuilding the Giant City with Jing Family staff, also focused his attention on Jing Jing.

At the same time, a charming girl in a black coat wielding a huge sword had appeared behind Jing Jing at some point.

Had she shown the slightest sign of aggression, the consequences would have been dire.

Jing Jing was furious but only for a moment.

She withdrew her gaze, turned emotionlessly and left the hall.

As if nothing had happened at all.

This was No.3 Border City, where a King resided—not a place where she could show off. And since the official personnel was involved, she could not use force... That would sour the relations between her family and the King. Nowadays, the Jing Family dared not offend a King. However, if a Divine Son were born, everything would change.

”Fine, as long as he does not return to the Jing Family,” Jing Jing thought to herself.

On the other side, in the usual atmosphere of the hall, Cheese handed a juice to Li Yelai and joked, ”What’s going on? Someone wanted to keep you but couldn’t agree on the price?”

”I don’t know, it’s baffling,” Li Yelai shook his head.

Cheese then looked at Jing Lin, her tone flat yet carrying a warning, ”In Yaoqing Giant City, your Jing Family may cover the sky with one hand, but here, you better keep it cool. Otherwise, the price won’t be something she can bear.”

”Rest assured, I guarantee there won’t be any more occurrences like this.”

An elderly voice spoke up as an elder of the Jing Family approached, ”Mr. Night General looks a bit like an enemy of hers. It was just a misunderstanding. I’m sorry, Mr. Night General. It’s embarrassing.”

”Really looks like an enemy?” The crowd was slightly astonished and then marveled.

The elderly man looked at Li Yelai’s face as if falling into some recollections and then slightly nodded, ”There is a resemblance...”

Hearing this, Li Yelai couldn’t help but retort, ”I didn’t expect this face of mine could bring bad luck...”

”No need to worry, there won’t be any more incidents like this. But you better avoid any contact with Jing Jing. She has an extreme personality,” the old man said with a smile, ”You and Jing Lin can interact more, though. You are partners, after all.”

The subtext referred to the cooperation within the ark.

”Of course,” Li Yelai nodded. This was officially needed.

Although there had been a minor episode, the host and guests had enjoyed themselves.

The guests left one by one.

And Jing Jing approached the old man again.

”Do you plan to bring that man and his sister back to the Jing Family?” Jing Jing frowned.

”I have no such intention,” the old man shook his head.

”You better not. Let that mongrel rot outside. We don’t want any connection with them, it would only bring shame to our bloodline,” Jing Jing responded. ”However, his sister does carry the Jing Family bloodline, so bringing her back might be acceptable. If she gives birth to a Divine Son... you know the opportunities our Jing Family would face!”

”I am aware,” the old man replied.

...

The next day, near the gate of the Giant City in East City.

A special team was mourning in front of the towering Hero Monument.

They were driving a modified off-road vehicle, dressed in black trench coats, looking like a row of solemn martyrs.

They were headed deep into the wilderness, directly facing the Calamity and danger.

They were the Ye Boshou operating outside the Giant City!

As a new member of Ye Boshou, Cheese was also among them.

She wore a black trench coat, its hem fluttering in the wind, a spirit of rebelliousness evident.

Her bright eyes, under a delicate face, shimmered with liveliness. Her hair, tied up lightly, simple yet elegant. She looked very capable and free-spirited.

Next to the parked vehicles, she looked at Li Yelai, who had come to see her off, and said, ”Off I go, survive.”

”Yep, you too,” Li Yelai responded, his words simple yet sincere.

Cheese nodded and turned to board the vehicle.

But she paused, then turned around and swiftly walked toward Li Yelai.

”Forgot something? See, you...” Li Yelai stepped forward and asked. The next second, however, he was hugged tightly.

The girl’s arms encircled Li Yelai’s neck and back, her face buried in his neck, her breath lingering close to his ear, a warmth enveloping him.

He could feel the softness and warmth against his chest. He could also feel the smooth and delicate touch of the girl’s tender face against him. The hug was so sudden and forceful that Li Yelai was taken aback, his heartbeat suddenly accelerated.

However, the warmth did not last long, and Cheese quickly let go.

Her cheeks were slightly flushed as she turned back to the driver’s seat, gently stroking the steering wheel as she composed herself.

”Off I go,” her tone was light, as if nothing had happened.

Li Yelai stifled a surge of emotions. It seemed to be the first time he’d been hugged by the opposite sex. After steadying his heart, he jokingly said, ”You, taking advantage of me.”

”Yep, I am,” Cheese started the vehicle, laughing lightly and promised, ”Next time, you can take advantage back.”

Then, the vehicle started and moved into the wilderness.

(Sorry, only made it to 2500 words today, still organizing the outline.)